System and method of implementing a soft-start PTO clutch
US7766105B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/10437
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A soft start clutch system and method of implementing a soft start clutch system including a soft start clutch configured to drivingly connect to a machinery drive input to an engine transmission, including a transmission PTO attached to the transmission and drivingly connected to the soft start clutch, and a control circuit configured to engage the soft start clutch at a first rate and configured to disengage the soft start clutch at a second rate which is different than the first rate.
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